countdown

1. A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.

   Countdown

   отсчётotsčót, обра́тный счётobrátnyj sčot, обра́тный отсчётobrátnyj otsčót

   зворо́тний ві́длікzvorótnyj vídlik

   counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)

2. The acts of preparation carried out during this period.

   Zeitkontrolle

   обра́тный отсчётobrátnyj otsčót

3. A radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week, usually in reverse order and ending with the number one song.

   Countdown

1. Begin the launch countdown.

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2. Stop the countdown.

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3. Begin the countdown.

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4. The countdown has started.

   deDas Herunterzählen hat begonnen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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5. Sami was waiting for the countdown.

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